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Chalcideus

Spartan admiral who negotiated with Tissaphernes.

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Also known as the Lacedaemonian Chalcideus

First appearance: book i

Chalcideus first appears in 0002 book i.

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ALAlcibiadesASAstyochusARArchidamusSTStrombichidesTITissaphernesCHChalcideus

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  • Spartan Admirals and Governors
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  • Diverse Figures of the War

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